While Kugel has been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries, this is only my second time baking Mom's kugel recipe (definitely check out Mom's Noodle Pudding). Served hot or cold- as a side, or, for the sweeter versions, as a dessert-most people characterize kugel as a type of casserole or pudding made from egg noodles or potatoes. However, for Passover Mom I used matzoh for the main substitute. I know you're probably thinking there's no way a bland, hard, cracker-like piece of matzoh … [Read more...]
Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
March 25, 2015 By 1 Comment
It's spring and asparagus is in season! Asparagus has been on my vegetable hit list for quite some time. Both of my kids detest the vegetable so I've been desperately searching for one recipe that might, just might, make their eyebrows perk and their taste buds surrender. Admittedly, I grew up eating very little asparagus--- mainly steamed. And, I didn't like it either. So, the hunt was not only for my kids but, myself as well. I finally hit the jackpot … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Immune System
February 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Please note, I wrote this article under contract for P&G. It originally appeared at P&G Everyday. January and February have reeked havoc on those in the northeast. After weeks and weeks of frigid temperatures with every form of participation imaginable (and a serious Flu epidemic going around the schools), it's imperative that we try to focus on fortifying our immune systems to help and maintain good health. Remember, it takes more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. Simply tweaking your diet to focus on foods full … [Read more...]
Fried Cauliflower Rice
January 13, 2015 By 2 Comments
If you go online and search for rice-based recipes, there are myriad options. It’s totally overwhelming. Did you know there are more than 40,000 different rice varieties? However, in my research online, I kept finding different variations of one recipe that totally peaked my interest: Cauliflower Fried Rice. At first I mistakenly thought the recipe was a rice dish with bits of roasted cauliflower—a vegetable that is totally underrated in my household. However, Cauliflower Rice doesn’t contain rice at all. The “rice” part of the dish is … [Read more...]
